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Spanish Explorers in Texas

Question 10 • DAEP-Grade 7 Texas History A (20 Day Term)

What happened to Estevanico?

Answer
A
He was killed be Native American villagers.
B
He found the Seven Cities of Gold.
C
He lead an expedition to find the cities of gold.
D
He became a Spanish hero and returned to Spain.

Explanation

Estevanico was an African explorer who traveled ahead of Fray Marcos de Niza while searching for the fabled Seven Cities of Gold. He was killed by Zuni people at Hawikuh, so the correct choice is “He was killed by Native American villagers.”

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